Learning Objective: I want everyone to find an accident or incident, near miss, emergency or urgent situation which can be used as a learning moment for those of us in the aviation industry. By learning from others, we can avioid making those same mistakes and can be more aware if we find ourselves in a similar situation. By writing at an advanced collegiate level, using resources, we are practicing our advanced communication skills.

Requirements:

• APA or MLA format (Abstract not required for APA)
• Minimum of 2 pages double spaced.
• Minimum of 2 resources if possible
  • resources can be electronic, printed, from an accident investigation course, etc.
  • Resources can also be a personal experience or an experience told to you from a trustworty source. If you are unable to utilize 2 sources, please make a note in the comments section of the assignment submission. (Think outside the box. Is it a case where there was an engine malfunction? Reference from a maintenance manual/article. Did you miss something in your pre-flight? Reference the proper way to conduct a preflight from your a flight manual. Was someone flying when they were unfit to fly? Reference the protocol of IMSAFE and the FAA requirements for airmen.)
• Discuss events which occurred leading up to the accident
• Determined cause, if known
• What could have/should have been done to prevent the accident
• Was there any new or revised regulation or protocol put in place after the investigation.
• *If not using a published article, it can be an example experienced by you or someone you know. An emergency situation, a near miss, etc…